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How far is Galway from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Galway (Galway Airport) is 4471 miles / 7195 kilometers / 3885 nautical miles.

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Galway Airport

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3885
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Distance from Seattle to Galway

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Seattle to Galway. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4470.796 miles
  • 7195.049 kilometers
  • 3885.016 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 4457.197 miles
  • 7173.164 kilometers
  • 3873.199 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Seattle to Galway?

The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Galway Airport is 8 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Galway Airport (GWY)

On average, flying from Seattle to Galway generates about 516 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 516 kilograms equals 1 137 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Seattle to Galway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Galway Airport (GWY).

Airport information

Origin Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SEA
ICAO Code: KSEA
Coordinates: 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″W
Destination Galway Airport
City: Galway
Country: Ireland Flag of Ireland
IATA Code: GWY
ICAO Code: EICM
Coordinates: 53°18′0″N, 8°56′29″W